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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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